National Relaxation Day
| National Relaxation Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States |
| Type | National |
| Date | 15 August |
| Frequency | Annual |
National Relaxation Day is an annual event on 15 August. It was proposed by nine-year-old Sean Moeller of Clio, Michigan in 1985.[1][2] Moeller’s grandfather, William D. Chase was the founder of Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events
The event is recognised on social media with the hashtag #NationalRelaxationDay – which has been used by a range of public institutions, media organisations and charities such as BBC Earth,[3] the Mental Health Foundation,[4] The New Scientist,[5] Sport England[6] and the US Army.[7] National Relaxation Day has also been utilized by Tommy Bahama for marketing purposes. National Relaxation Day is sometimes confused with National Slacker Day, which was created in Britain as a homage to National Relaxation Day.
Starting in 2016, Moeller recognizes one individual for having a noteworthy proclivity for relaxation. This year, the distinction has been bestowed upon Erin Nukic, who is near and dear to the heart of Moeller.
Notes[edit]
- ^ "National Relaxation Day 2017: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Wake-Up Call: New Report Reveals Why Half Of Americans Don't Get Needed Sleep". Forbes. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Happy #NationalRelaxationDay". Twitter.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Taking a break - even if it's really short - can be great for mental health. Try it today for #NationalRelaxationDay!". Twitter.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Meditation boosts genes that promote good health #NationalRelaxationDay". Twitter.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Sport and activity is proven to improve mood and de-stress mind and body – so what will you be doing this #NationalRelaxationDay?". Twitter.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Nothing like a relaxing mud bath at the spa! How do you relax? #USArmy #Soldiers #NationalRelaxationDay". Twitter.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.